Yay for the weekend! I’m excited for a busy week on the blog — we’ll be sharing a site redesign, revealing our cozy fireplace insert on Monday, showing a new sofa and artwork, and posting our first Christmas decorating feature of the season. We’ve already pulled out a few Christmas bins and begun decorating. (This … Read more

1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 HHello—Courtney here. I have a soft spot for quirky animals. I enjoy them in real life (with the notable exception of sloths) and I especially love their presence in fabric patterns and home decor. I also have a fondness for animals in sweaters. Maybe … Read more

Small Living Room Ideas Is your small living room cramping your style? Not to worry. Here are practical, stylish ideas to help your small living room feel larger, more comfortable, and thoughtfully arranged. These suggestions focus on layout, furniture selection, color, and storage so you can create a space that looks spacious and functions well … Read more

Creating and maintaining a home is an ongoing process of discovering what works best for your family and finding contentment in the season you’re in. With fall routines and back-to-school schedules approaching, it’s a great moment to get organized and set practical goals for your living space. To help with that, I’ve put together a … Read more

Front Entrance Decorating Ideas for Fall SAutumn is almost here — October is just around the corner. That means it’s time for Fall nesting: preparing your home to feel warm, inviting, and ready for the season. When I get into Fall nesting mode, I dive into projects, decorations, and small changes that make home feel … Read more

They say life is better in a garden, and I agree. A garden-inspired look is one of the prettiest choices for a spring and summer home. The new Pottery Barn + Julia Berolzheimer Collection captures that fresh, floral mood beautifully with pieces that feel both timeless and versatile. The line is designed to “effortlessly connect … Read more

Kate from Life in the Cooper House Congratulations to Kate! After the winner was chosen, I went back through past comments and discovered she had been leaving thoughtful notes on my blog since 2008. It’s wonderful to see a long-time reader rewarded — sometimes patience and loyalty pay off in delightful ways. There will likely … Read more

Coastal Living WWith the holidays approaching, the kitchen becomes the center of activity again. That means we suddenly notice the things we’ve been ignoring: peeling paint, cramped storage, outdated finishes and decor, and other flaws we tolerated all summer. Sunset Coastal Living I often kick into high gear on decorating or remodeling projects just before … Read more

A while back I bought a teak teacart at our local flea market. It was the perfect piece for our backyard ice cream party and drink station, and I knew it would also make a fun backyard plant stand. It turned out to be a very flexible purchase. A few weeks ago I decided to … Read more

Decorating with Blue {Dining Room} Blue is a versatile color for dining rooms — calming, elegant, and adaptable to many styles. It can be used as a dominant wall color, an accent on furniture, or in smaller décor elements to shape the room’s mood. Below are ideas and examples showing how different shades and pairings … Read more